This study evaluates the impact of Newsela Writing in middle school classrooms, focusing on student writing quality and literacy development.

The research was conducted in Princeton City Schools and analyzed student performance on end-of-year writing assessments.

Key Findings

This study found that:

• Students using Newsela Writing scored ≈10 percentile points higher on end-of-year writing assessments
• Students showed 14 percentile-point gains in essay organization
• Students demonstrated 14 percentile-point gains in use of supporting evidence
• Students with less-advanced writing skills gained 15–20 percentile points across key writing components

Who Should Use This Study?

This resource is designed for:

• Middle school administrators
• Literacy and writing program leaders
• Curriculum and assessment teams
• Districts evaluating writing interventions